The General Commission for the Redemptorist Communication met in Rome from 20 to 23 October to discuss the future of Redemptorist media, strategic planning, and ways to bring the Gospel to a wider audience.
The meeting was convened and led by Fr. Edward Chacón CSsR., Secretary General of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. It was inaugurated by the Superior General, Fr. Rogerio Gomes, CSsR., who urged the commission to explore new ways of bringing the Gospel to ordinary people. He also called on the commission to support preparations for the upcoming General Chapter.
During the meeting, Fr. Grzegorz Ruszaj, CSsR., Director of Redemptorist Media in Rome, presented an update on Scala News, the media venture of the congregation. The commission discussed updating the guidelines for Redemptorist media presence, developing a strategic plan for the coming years, and identifying ways in which Scala News could support the upcoming General Chapter.
The other members of the commission present were Fr. Ján Kniez, CSsR., representing the Conference of Europe; Bro. Tom Ho Nguyen, representing the Conference of North America and Fr. Prince Augustin Thekkepuram, representing the Conference of Asia-Oceania. Those attending included Fr. Sanjay Tirkey, CSsR., and Mr. Carlos Espinoza, representatives of Scala News in Rome.
Representatives of the Conferences of Africa and Latin America were unable to attend the meeting in person.
The discussions focused on strengthening Redemptorist communication and ensuring that its media platforms continue to serve the congregation’s mission of sharing the Gospel with people in today’s world.
Fr. Prince Augustin, CSsR.
